CVE-2022-50696
SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco <=2.x Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass
Description
SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 30, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-50696
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update device firmware to a version that removes hardcoded credentials.
- Change default credentials upon initial device setup.
- Implement robust credential management policies.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-50696.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.sound4.com/ | Product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-hardcoded-credentials-authentication-bypass | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5729.php | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-50696 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-50696
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-50696 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:first_firmware:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:first:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:first_firmware:1.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:first:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:impact_eco_firmware:1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:impact_eco:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:pulse_eco_firmware:1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:pulse_eco:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:big_voice4_firmware:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:big_voice4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:big_voice2_firmware:1.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:big_voice2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:wm2_firmware:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:wm2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:impact_firmware:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:impact:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:impact_firmware:1.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:impact:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:pulse_firmware:2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:pulse:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:sound4:pulse_firmware:1.69:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:sound4:pulse:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sound4:stream_extension:2.4.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.html Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.sound4.com/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-hardcoded-credentials-authentication-bypass Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5729.php Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.html Added Reference https://www.sound4.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-hardcoded-credentials-authentication-bypass Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5729.php